Did the Greeks really use chariots how Homer describes in his account of the Trojan War, or did Homer just misrepresent ...

To pass the time the ancient Greeks played various board and dice games which have been attested to in various sources.

For millennia, historians, philosophers and statesmen have pondered about war, its nature and the nature of leaders who take ...

Seek your lover in the daytime, says Ovid. Be careful of the night. You won't choose the right person if you're drunk. And ...

Our critics pick 11 outstanding exhibitions — many still on view this summer —and tour the renewed Frick Collection and the ...

Here's a pick of shows on offer around Newcastle, Northumberland and Durham, including a meet-and-greet with stars of The ...

A sneak peek at upcoming street fairs, festivals, concerts, performances, art shows, library events, community meetings and ...

Today, with Russia bearing down on the eastern border of Nato and Iran threatening to develop its nuclear technology without ...

In this captivating video, explore the mesmerizing world of living statues and the art of floating. Watch as the performers maintain perfect stillness, their smiles suggesting a mission accomplished.

Every state has a capitol that houses its state legislature. Many are domed buildings similar to the US Capitol, but others ...

Object Details Author Schefold, Karl Giuliani, Luca Notes Translation of: Götter- und Heldensagen der Griechen in der spätarchaischen Kunst. München : Hirmer, 1978. Contents The birth of Athena -- ...

Regular readers might recall my column six weeks ago was autobiographical, covering my primary and secondary school years. My ...